Chief of Academic Officer of School Improvement- Elementary K-6
Chief of Academic Officer of School Improvement- Elementary K-6
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Job Description
Division: Elementary K6
Work Days: 240 (FullTime)
Department: Adminstration
Employment Category: Certified
Reports To: Superintendent
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary
Reporting directly to the Superintendent the Chief Academic Officer of School ImprovementElementary Education (CAOSI) serves as the instructional leader for elementary education in the West Memphis School District aligning curriculum instruction and assessment across several divisions primarily supporting elementary education. Mindful of Arkansass applicable laws regulations and policies the CAOSI drives educational performance providing leadership vision and strategic direction to improve student achievement across elementary schools.
This role requires a strong academic leader with expertise in building teams integrating and managing largescale districtwide initiatives and implementing systems that enhance student outcomes. The CAOSI must possess deep knowledge of curriculum instructional practices leadership development school operations and performance management.
The CAOSI serves on the Superintendents Leadership Team and Academic Leadership Team and is responsible for multiple initiatives within the Districts Strategic Plan.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Oversight
- Develop and implement a comprehensive vision and measurable goals for elementary education ensuring alignment with district goals and state/national standards.
- Provide leadership and oversight of the Early Childhood Division Gifted and Talented Division Curriculum Instruction and Assessment to ensure seamless and equitable support for schools.
- Establish policies and programs that foster academic excellence equitable access to resources and innovation in teaching and learning.
- Serves on crossfunctional teams to provide educational and managerial leadership that builds and supports a highperforming academic team.
- Develops and maintains clear and inclusive decisionmaking processes to integrate academic supports and services.
- Balances educational consistency across the District with appropriate schoollevel autonomy.
- Attends and presents at WMSD Board of Trustees meetings to inform decisionmaking and district priorities.
Principal Development & Instructional Leadership:
- Directly support and build the capacity of elementary school principals as equitydriven instructional leaders.
- Ensure principals and instructional leaders have the professional learning coaching and support necessary to drive high student achievement.
- Develop principal professional learning networks to foster collaboration and shared best practices across elementary schools.
Curriculum Instruction and Assessment:
- Oversee the development implementation and continuous improvement of highquality researchbased curriculum and instructional practices.
- Ensure alignment between curriculum assessments and instructional strategies to improve student outcomes.
- Utilize datadriven decisionmaking to assess program effectiveness monitor student progress and make recommendations for instructional improvement.
Collaboration & Alignment:
- Collaborate with District central office departments such as Human Resources Information Technology and Business to support initiatives and resources.
- Work closely with other district leaders to ensure alignment between elementary education and secondary education initiatives.
- Collaborate with district departments including Student Development and Success Special Education and Student Services to address diverse student needs.
- Foster relationships with families community organizations and stakeholders to support elementary student success.
Accountability & Continuous Improvement:
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to principal leadership teacher effectiveness and student achievement.
- Use data and research to inform policies and practices that improve instructional quality and student outcomes.
- Develop and implement strategies to address learning gaps and promote equity across all elementary schools.
Stewardship Compliance & Policy Implementation:
- Ensure district policies and state/federal regulations related to elementary education are implemented with fidelity.
- Lead efforts in securing and managing grants related to elementary education programs.
- Effectively manages district resources and budgets including grants to support instructional priorities.
- Ensures state federal and local compliance with education policies laws and grant requirements.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience: A Masters Degree in education curriculum and instruction educational leadership or a related field from an accredited institution. Proven documented academic success and Five 5 years(preferred) experience as a buildinglevel principal.
Knowledge:
- Researchbased curriculum development instructional strategies and assessment frameworks.
- Leadership development coaching models and adult learning principles.
- Federal and state education laws policies and compliance requirements.
- Equityfocused strategies to support diverse student populations and close achievement gaps.
Skills/Abilities
- Proven ability to coach principals and improve student outcomes.
- Leading districtwide instructional improvement efforts.
- Coaching and building the capacity of principals and academic leaders.
- Using datadriven decisionmaking to assess program effectiveness and student progress.
- Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with community stakeholders.
- Effectively communicating and presenting complex educational initiatives.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and integrity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to interact professionally with staff students parents and external organizations.
THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
